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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1937
Page
7
Volume XI No 17 Corry high school seniors near commencement. They discuss funding the Junior Prom by reallocating prior dues and invite all juniors and seniors to a January 27 ring order day. Scholarships from multiple colleges are announced by Mr Sheen with guidance to apply.
Several students attended a missionary program at the U B Church on Wednesday evening. American missionaries from Atelcn Mp and Ms Leader spoke about climate and annual rains, noting local ignorance and the eagerness to learn. They described wealthy, educated people and lack of domestic life, while observing a boy named Hanes.
A senior elabd decided to stage a play to defray graduation expenses. A committee of former performers selected the production from past participants: Jacke Taylor, Jeanne Ti os, Martha Matie Hawkins and Bur ton Hammond. The group hopes this first senior play in years will be a success.
The HI-TIMES staff names show editors and assistants including Norma Bennet Agst Harriett Anderson Mary Gillette Betty Fogle and others. Typists and contributors are listed with numerous names such as JoAnn Ryach Mary Alice Rether ford Sue Shaver Harriet Hepler Howard Rehnberg Edward St. Shere Mary Leveland and Paul Hurlbut.
A reflection on defining accomplishment as a result of effort. The piece encourages recognizing small and meaningful achievements across organizations and acts of service. It urges setting goals, striving to accomplish worthwhile tasks, and remaining determined despite delays in progress.
A narrator wanders mid September city scenes meeting cabbies Mary Gillette and Pern Raymond, visits the foothill field and Mary Loveland football notes, observes Harriett Beauty Shop chatter, and describes pool hall encounters with Jeanne Whitney and others. The piece ends with a playful prompt to readers to craft their own imaginative predicaments and a sign-off from Joey.
A miscellaneous roundup covers homeroom changes and meetings at the doorway, birthday celebrations, a prom planning meeting, a quarantined student, and a 20-0 basketball season. Also noted are a birthday surprise, a Scottish program, class observers, and a baboon baby thriving story from KEQKUK with details on its parents and owner.
Corry and Columbus High schools held non-decision debates at Columbus High with Elton Jubbs Maude Baker Harry Irhensdon and the Gorry negative team. Chairmen were Ethel Jukes and Martha Hawkins. Snow disrupted events but both sides gained experience as plans for further debates continued.
The Athletic Association officers and adviser Mr Anderson announce the organization has cleared its longstanding debt through near estimates of revenue and donations. Funds from football and basketball gate receipts are shown with expenses and a final balance largely covered by community donations and school activities.
A Wednesday girls singing period directed by Miss Shaffer offered an enjoyable program. It featured two quartet numbers by Dewey Glossner Hoffmaster and Bergman, a trumpet duet by Wendell Gage and Raymond Cathers, and a saxophone duo by John Sprovers and Theodore Swanson. The girls welcomed future performances and look forward to a combined boys and girls singing period next week.
In a rough county league game the Beavers defeated Albion and Edinboro amid a choppy start and second period push. Sullivan Paylor and Gulick led with their points as Beavers pulled ahead and never relinquished the lead, while Corry thrashed Albion 44 28 earlier in the evening and Stirring defense kept opponents at bay.
An OCR mishmash reports a February 21 incident in Erie involving Plymouth scclain and several figures, including Miss Soverla King and Tiger Lyons, attacking with force and taking promissory notes from local firms. The piece casts doubt on motives while praising Derry High School representatives and mentions Shea's theater and a Corry trip.
In a yearly practice program, students work several weeks in city offices to apply classroom lessons. The district provides access to typing, calculating machines, and other modern equipment, with weekly reports to monitor progress and build familiarity with real business conditions.
In the Senior section room there is debate over rewards for achievements. The idea of a promised treat adds appeal, with options ranging from a Hotel Corry dinner to a trip to the movies or a lollypop. The more significant the accomplishment, the more desirable the incentive becomes.
The brief showcases juniors crafting mug figures using similes and playful comparisons. Descriptions liken a figure to garlic, a toothy physique, a pretzel, an alarm clock, and other vivid images, blending humor with literary devices.
A new Warwick trained program at Sheffield attracts youths to a factory training site. Ten youths attend six COC camps gaining practical skills including typewriter repair. The program runs weekly with optional coursework and aims to bolster local conservation and workforce development.
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